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1769- 1849) Viceroy of Egypt from 1805 until 1848. He became the founder of the dynasty that would rule Egypt until 1952 (ending with King Faruk).
Muhamamd Ali is noted for establishing the modern Egypt as an independent country. He was involved in several reform programs aiming at creating a modern Egyptian society after the European model.
Muhammad Ali reached his position by his own skills, and his position was under threat both from the
Ottoman Sultan as well as from Egyptian groups. The most important act to secure his position was to eliminate the Mamluks, the military elite which could have threatened his own position. He also managed to impose great control over other groups that in many respects had enjoyed great independence from the state earlier, like merchants and the Bedouins.
Among his most dramatic reforms was to expropriated land, and by 1815 most of the agricultural land had come into the hands of the state. This secured him great revenues.
He had the irrigation system improved and had new crops were introduced. Cotton is most notable here; today Egyptian cotton is considered to be of the very best quality.
There was also a program to introduce modern industrial production. This largely failed, both because Egypt lacked sources of power as well as a fit work force on all levels. The shortcomings were especially problematic on the management level.
In order to meet the needs of the modernized society, Muhammad Ali had schools started for educating engineers, doctors and other specialists.
Much of Muhammad Ali's reform programs were abandoned after his death. Some projects were not well established, while other reforms were abandoned due to lack of interest with his successors.
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Where did Muhammad Ali institute a series of reforms?
Egypt
What country did Muhammad Ali make reforms in?
Egypt.
Who was the Egyptian leader who laid the foundation for modern Egypt?
Muhammad Ali of Egypt laid the foundation for modern Egypt. He is regarded as the founder of modern Egypt because of military, economic and social reforms he started.
What has the author Muhammad Ali Rif'at written?
Muhammad Ali Rif'at has written: 'The awakening of modern Egypt' -- subject(s): History
Why is Muhammad Ali sometimes called the father of Egypt?
Arabian King
Who Egyptian leader who laid the foundation for modern Egypt?
muhammad Ali
How did Muhammad ali modernize Egypt?
He introduced political and economic reforms.
Muhammad Ali introduced efficient farming techniques in Egypt?
Likely yes.
Why was cleopatras needle brought over to london?
Cleopatra's needle was given to Britain by the ruler of Egypt Muhammad Ali, to commemorate the British victories of the Nile and of Alexandria in the early 1800's.Cleopatra's needle was given to Britain by the ruler of Egypt Muhammad Ali, to commemorate the British victories of the Nile and of Alexandria in the early 1800's.Cleopatra's needle was given to Britain by the ruler of Egypt Muhammad Ali, to commemorate the British victories of the Nile and of Alexandria in the early 1800's.Cleopatra's needle was given to Britain by the ruler of Egypt Muhammad Ali, to commemorate the British victories of the Nile and of Alexandria in the early 1800's.Cleopatra's needle was given to Britain by the ruler of Egypt Muhammad Ali, to commemorate the British victories of the Nile and of Alexandria in the early 1800's.Cleopatra's needle was given to Britain by the ruler of Egypt Muhammad Ali, to commemorate the British victories of the Nile and of Alexandria in the early 1800's.Cleopatra's needle was given to Britain by the ruler of Egypt Muhammad Ali, to commemorate the British victories of the Nile and of Alexandria in the early 1800's.Cleopatra's needle was given to Britain by the ruler of Egypt Muhammad Ali, to commemorate the British victories of the Nile and of Alexandria in the early 1800's.Cleopatra's needle was given to Britain by the ruler of Egypt Muhammad Ali, to commemorate the British victories of the Nile and of Alexandria in the early 1800's.
Who was the leader of Egypt in 1800s?
The Muhammad Ali Dynasty was in control of Egypt for much of the 1800s. You will need to specify a more finite time period if you are looking for a particular Sultan, but the most famous of these was the man who spawned the dynasty, Muhammad Ali.
Ottoman officer who seized power in Egypt and established a separate Egyptian state?
Muhammad Ali
What ruler is sometimes called the father of modern Egypt due to the reforms he made?
Muhammad Ali
